The sweet reward for completing Monday’s Bike Ride With the Police was a frozen treat at Rita’s Italian Ice on Main Street in Hellertown. The Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township Police departments organize the family ride each year to help promote bike safety and teach kids that police officers are friendly and approachable. Pictured above are some of the families and officers who participated, including Lower Saucon Police Chief Tom Barndt and Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp.
Monday evening was rather warm, but nevertheless a nice night for the Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township Police departments’ annual bike ride on the Saucon Rail Trail.
The ride to Bingen and back ended with frozen treats and smiles for all at Rita’s Italian Ice on Main Street in Hellertown.
The ride has a dual purpose: to help promote bike safety and to show kids that local police officers are both approachable and friendly.
Photos by Chris Christian
Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp III rides his bike on a path that leads to the Saucon Rail Trail in Water Street Park. The fun, family-friendly event helps cops connect with local kids while promoting community-building.
Hellertown Borough Councilman Earl Hill rides his bike on the rail trail during the event.
